Finding the Third Proportional to 28,930 and 58,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 28,930 and 58,666 is: 118,966.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,930 : 58,666 = 58,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,930/58,666 = 58,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,930x = 58,666 × 58,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,930x = 3,441,699,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,441,699,556/28,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,966.46
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